There are a lot of open mold frames that... let's say "draw inspiration".... from big brand frames. The most obvious one is the SL7 and it's probably worth keeping a list of those with all their subtle differences, but I wanted to reference some others I've found and keep a thread going.
Inspiration: Canyon Endurace
![](https://www.canyon.com/dw/image/v2/BCML_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-canyon-master/default/dw0086644b/images/full/full_2023_/2023/full_2023_2741_endurace-cf-slx-8-etap_P03_P5.png)
Open mold versions: Velobuild VB-R-066/OG EVKIN CF-025
![](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8d/43/71/8d4371bda79aee87af7d5476b482c0aa.jpg)
![](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Ac47cb8a4820a4c04a23751aa1fcb0549C.jpg)
Notes: Velobuild available in rim or disc brake config. I think the Velobuild version is a good bit lighter than OG EVKIN's.
Inspiration: Cervelo R5
![](https://www.all3sports.com/cdn/shop/files/R5-DuraAce-Di2-FiveBlack.jpg?v=1697216079&width=1200)
Open mold version: Tantan FM6x9 (609, 619, 629, 639)
![](https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S45b5e22d57a5422990d1b8f215641fdeN/Superlight-7-55kg-Rim-Brake-Carbon-Road-Complete-Bike-FM629-With-Ultegra-R8000-Groupset-Available-52.jpg)
Notes: the geometry is EXACTLY the same lmao. Also available in rim & disc versions as well as half vs fully internal cabling (I wanna say 639 = fully integrated).
I know the TT-X38 is "inspired by" the newest Scott Foil but I'm too lazy to dig all those photos up. But you get the gist. If I had the time I'd start a website to capture all this open mold data. Finding info is a real pain in the ass